The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (14 - 17)
€ 19,500

€ 25,000

€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Beetle 1.2 TSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.4 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
58.5
71.2
79.6
58.6
72.4
79.5
71.2 in
Width
72.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
58.5 in
Height
58.6 in
99.9
168.4
106.1
175.8
168.4 in
Length
175.8 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
2859 lb
Curb Weight
3347 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
487 lb
14.55 %

General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
16
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
104 hp
134 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
112 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
27.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.98 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
27.49 lb/hp
24.98 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
55 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
33 mpg
city
47 mpg
45 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
579 mi
Range
809 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
579 mi
809 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
111.8 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
88.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
88.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft